Scotch® Thread Sealant and Lubricant Tape 48
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Details
Highlights
- Principally used as a pipe thread sealant
- Rolls on dry, permanently seals joints and at the same time provides lubricant so the joint can be opened with ease at later date
- Stable through a temperature range of -450˚F (-268˚C) to 500˚F (260˚C); the film will fuse at 700˚F (374˚C)
- Non-flammable
Scotch® Thread Sealant and Lubricant 48 is a white unfused plastic film made of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This fluorocarbon resin film tape designed to provide a leak resistance seal when used as a pipe thread sealant. 1/2" x 260" in box.
Typical properties
| Adhesion to Steel | NA |
| Adhesive Material | None |
| Backing (Carrier) Material | PTFE Fluorocarbon Resin |
| Backing Material | PTFE Fluorocarbon Resin, PTFE |
| Backing Thickness (Metric) | 0.076 mm |
| Breaking Strength (Imperial) | 5.9 lb/in |
| Case Quantity | 100 Rolls |
| Elongation at Break | 0.26 |
| Flame Resistant | No |
| Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius) | 260 ℃ |
| Operating Temperature Range (Celsius) | -268 °C to 260 °C |
| Operating Temperature Range (Fahrenheit) | -450 °F to 500 °F |
| Printed Tape | No |
| Product Color | White |
| Product Type | Acetate Cloth Tape |
| Rolls per Case | 12 |
| Shelf Life | 5 Year |
| Tape Grade | Professional, Premium |
| Tape Total Thickness | 3 Milli-inch |
| Tape Total Thickness (Metric) | 0.076 mm |
| Tape Type | Special Use |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Imperial) | 3 mil |
| Total Tape Thickness without Liner (Metric) | 0.076 mm |
| Total Thickness | 0.076 mm |
| UL 510 | Yes |
| UV Resistant | Yes |
| Overall Length (Imperial) | 7 yd, 36 yd, 260 in |
| Overall Length (Metric) | 6.6 m, 33 m |
| Overall Width (Imperial) | 0.25 in, 0.5 in |
| Overall Width (Metric) | 6.35 mm, 12.7 mm |
Resources
Scotch® Thread Sealant and Lubricant 48Data Sheets
(PDF, 9KB)
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